Job prospects Gas Turbine Machinery Industrial Mechanic in the Annapolis Valley Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Annapolis Valley Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Annapolis Valley region:

• Approximately 570 people work in this occupation.
• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 34%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 18%
  • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 9%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology